No. 21 Michigan State handles Central Michigan 31-20
Brian Lewerke ran for two touchdowns in the first half, and No. 21 Michigan State overcame a slow start and an underwhelming finish to beat Central Michigan 31-20 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Central Michigan Chippewas
20
Michigan State Spartans
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 20 |
| MSU | 0 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Spartan Stadium · 73,752 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | vs Sacramento State Hornets | W 28-7 | NCAAF |
| 11/4/26 | @ Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 35-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 27-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | L 14-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Ohio Bobcats | L 14-31 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:44 20-31
Tony Poljan 29 Yd pass from Jonathan Ward (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Field Goal 12:08 13-31
Ryan Tice 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:29 10-31
Julian Hicks 10 Yd pass from Tommy Lazzaro (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Touchdown 4:18 3-31
La'Darius Jefferson 2 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Touchdown 10:24 3-24
Connor Heyward 2 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Field Goal 0:29 3-17
Matt Coghlin 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:23 3-14
Brian Lewerke 5 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Touchdown 10:57 3-7
Brian Lewerke 3 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Field Goal 13:09 3-0
Ryan Tice 40 Yd Field Goal
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MSU
13 plays, 67 yards, 6:44 · End of Game
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CMU 6:44
8 plays, 69 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:44 20-31
Tony Poljan 29 Yd pass from Jonathan Ward (Ryan Tice Kick)
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MSU 9:50
3 plays, -14 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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CMU 12:08
6 plays, 26 yards, 1:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:08 13-31
Ryan Tice 40 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 13:29
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:29 10-31
Julian Hicks 10 Yd pass from Tommy Lazzaro (Ryan Tice Kick)
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MSU 4:18
8 plays, 44 yards, 4:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:18 3-31
La'Darius Jefferson 2 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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CMU 9:00
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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MSU 10:24
8 plays, 58 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:24 3-24
Connor Heyward 2 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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CMU
2 plays, -9 yards, 0:23 · End of Half
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MSU 0:29
8 plays, 19 yards, 1:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:29 3-17
Matt Coghlin 33 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 1:58
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:21 · Interception
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MSU 2:23
6 plays, 46 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:23 3-14
Brian Lewerke 5 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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CMU 5:15
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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MSU 6:04
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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CMU 8:42
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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MSU 10:57
4 plays, 35 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:57 3-7
Brian Lewerke 3 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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CMU 13:00
6 plays, 30 yards, 1:48 · Interception
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MSU 14:48
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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CMU 1:49
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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MSU 3:39
9 plays, 55 yards, 5:05 · Interception
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CMU 8:44
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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MSU 9:58
5 plays, 16 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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CMU 13:09
5 plays, 43 yards, 1:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:09 3-0
Ryan Tice 40 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
CMU
MSU
13
1st Downs
23
4-15
3rd down efficiency
5-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
2-2
245
Total Yards
345
182
Passing
185
20/35
Comp/Att
16/25
5.2
Yards per pass
7.4
63
Rushing
160
22
Rushing Attempts
47
2.9
Yards per rush
3.4
7-64
Penalties
5-55
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
22:21
Possession
37:39
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